Hindi translation of explain

Word Frequency

explainPowered by COBUILD /ɪkˈspleɪn इकˈस्प्लेइन्/

Word forms: explains, explaining, explained

Definitions and Translations

1. transitive verb

If you explain something, you give details about it or describe it so that it can be understood.समझानाव्याख्या करना ⇒ I had a meeting with him and explained the situation. ⇒ 'They have a plan,' she explained. ⇒ explain the meaning/significance of something ⇒ explain the circumstances/situation/reason ⇒ explain the difference ⇒ explain a phenomenon/concept

SIMILAR WORDS

describe

2. transitive verb

If you explain something that has happened, you give reasons for it.कारण समझाना ⇒ The receptionist apologized for the delay, explaining that it had been a busy day. ⇒ Explain yourself to me.

COLLOCATIONS

⇒ explain the circumstances/situation/reason

SIMILAR WORDS

account for

Phrasal verbs

explain away

If someone explains away a mistake or a bad situation that they are responsible for, they try to indicate that it is unimportant or that it is not really their fault.किसी ग़लती को मामूली बताकर बच निकलना ⇒ I noticed blood on his clothing but he explained it away.